A deal for the release of all hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian captives has been met with celebration in both Israel and Gaza, where it is widely seen as a breakthrough that signals an end to the war.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to the initial terms of a deal which promises at least a ceasefire, if not a permanent end to the conflict. But it leaves questions over his political future, which has largely hinged on continuing the war in Gaza.
